Answers Right in Front of Us: A Writer's Perspective of Prometheus

Mr.J
MemberOvomorphFebruary 26, 20121478 Views25 RepliesWell, finally the Barnes and Nobles had just one copy of Alien: Vault and I was lucky to be there and grab it. After skimming through it, many and I mean many things jumped out at me. I believe what was in the book, we will possibly see in Prometheus. I believe Scott has given us some answers as to what we will see in Prometheus and it has been right there in front of us the whole time. I am even sure Scott will add some new things to the storyline as well.
There are so many did bits of info in the book that lead me to believe we will see some of it in the Prometheus storyline. If you guys have the book, I'll quote the page numbers of where I have read the information.
1) I believe we will see the "Alien" in it's original form. We know from Alien, that the species took on the form of cane and the space jockey, according to Scott in the Vault, (page 111, under Alien: A Psychopathology) This will give a us a fresh look at something rather nightmarish and bigger. Also, a short lifecycle as stated on the same page. As a weapon, it would do it's damage and die and leave the ill fated planet open for what ever the "creators" were going to do after. Also, egg reproduction is a clue, we know that the Alien is a hermaphrodite, neither male nor female. So, place James Cameron's out of the story line, pretty much not apart of Prometheus. We know in Alien, Dallas and Brett were becoming Eggs as Ripley stumbled upon them.
2) The Temple or Pyramid: Scott stated on page 101, under "The Pyramid: Forgotten landscape", that he wanted to shoot the pyramid but it would make the film nearly 3 hours in length, hmmm...perhaps now, with the budget and the ample amount of time being close to 3 hours, we will see the full scope of the great pyramid in Prometheus.
3) Romance: It was stated Dallas and Ripley, as well as Lambert and Kane had romances. In the script to Alien but was cut there was a sex scene with Dallas and Ripley. Yet in Prometheus we know Shall and Holloway have a romance and sex, which leads to something horribly happening to Shaw.
4) Alien in "Alien" was a hybrid...as stated in point one. Of course, these are theories that Scott stated when it came to the Alien.
I believe we know more than we think we do friends, it is right there in front of us the whole time but we know Scott will throw some new and fresh ideas into the mix.
I have not been here in such a long time, I have been doing school work but am on here daily and I like to say the moderators, who are dear friends are doing a great job here on the forum...say thanks every once and while to the crew.
I recommend the Alien: Vault to any Alien fans, it is a great wealth of knowledge and a great piece to own.
I look forward to the discussions....
Cheers!